2026 is here, and if there was ever a time to double down and commit to getting one’s health in order, now is the time. The American public has never been unhealthier, with issues like cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, anxiety, and depression on the rise.
Yet there is another, even more sinister health problem that’s getting much, much worse, even as almost no one is talking about it.
We’re talking about mineral deficiency, a critical problem that rests at the foundation of America’s health crises, because when someone is mineral deficient, they become susceptible to so many other health conditions, illnesses, and diseases.
- The Scope of Mineral Deficiency in the United States Today
Almost no one pays attention to minerals or the importance of ensuring their bodies get enough minerals every day. This silent problem has grown so widespread that mineral deficiencies in the U.S. are now occurring everywhere. Significant portions of the population are deficient in minerals. About 52% of Americans do not get enough magnesium, and 44% do not get enough calcium. Women, in particular, are increasingly iron- and iodine-deficient.
What’s causing the deficiency? The food supply is less healthy than it used to be, the soil we grow our food in has become depleted, and many Americans simply don’t have access to healthy, high-mineral foods.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has conducted extensive research on this subject, but the best information on mineral deficiency is almost certainly in the publications of the Linus Pauling Institute. Quoting one of their papers:
- “Overall adherence to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines is low: the majority of Americans do not follow a healthy eating pattern. Together with physical inactivity, eating an energy-rich, nutrient-poor diet predisposes one to many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Approximately one-half of American adults have at least one preventable chronic disease, and additionally, obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S., with more than one-third of adults and 17% of children and adolescents classified as obese. Decades of public health messages to eat a balanced diet have not resulted in behavior change — energy-rich, nutrient-poor foods comprise an estimated 27% of daily caloric intake in the American diet, and alcohol constitutes an additional 4% of daily caloric intake. Many Americans are exceeding energy (caloric) needs but not meeting micronutrient (vitamin and nutritionally essential mineral) requirements. One analysis of U.S. national survey data found that children and adults with high intakes of added sugars had lower dietary intakes of several micronutrients, especially vitamins A, C, and E, as well as magnesium. An estimated 13% of the U.S. population have added sugar intakes above this cutoff level for added sugars and may be at risk for micronutrient inadequacies. In fact, National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys that assess the nutritional and health status of a nationally representative sample of the civilian, non-institutionalized U.S. population have reported a high prevalence of select micronutrient inadequacies.”
The above quote is long, but it serves only as an introductory overview of a multi-page study that examines mineral deficiency in the United States today. It is very much worth a full read, and can be found at the linked and highlighted bit of text preceding the above quote.
- Immune Solution’s Contribution to Solving Mineral Deficiency
The American food supply is not as mineral-rich as it used to be, so in order for people to get sufficient minerals in their day-to-day diet, they usually need to take supplements.
But which supplement to choose? Shilajit is one of the world's most nutrient-dense herbal-mineral supplements, helping maintain the dynamic equilibrium of your body's energy metabolism! It contains 85 types of minerals in their natural ionic form. The minerals in Shilajit are unlike those in most market-available mineral supplements. The ionic form minerals in Shilajit have previously been absorbed by rich plant life and returned to earth. As such, they can readily bind to water, facilitating their more even distribution throughout the body and their absorption by the body's cells.
- “We offer only genuine, high-grade Himalayan Shilajit in its natural, pure, and most potent form. Our quality is unmatched throughout the world. We personally source, select, and import the raw fulvic acid-rich mineral resin from a remote, high-altitude region of India's Himalayan mountains. This region is well-known by Ayurvedic practitioners to yield the most potent grade.”
That’s Jackie Page, owner and founder of Immune Solution, describing the company’s proprietary Shilajit mineral supplement.
How does Shilajit help people get the minerals they need to stay healthy? Shilajit offers numerous health benefits, including functioning as an antioxidant to improve the body's immunity & memory, an anti-aging protectant against cellular damage, an abundant anti-inflammatory & anti-arthritic pain reliever, an antimicrobial & antiviral agent, an energy booster combating chronic fatigue, and a diuretic to remove excess fluid from the body.
Shilajit is also known to have a calming effect on the body, relaxing the muscles, including those of the heart; this soothing effect can help in lowering levels of stress & anxiety.
And Shilajit can play a significant role in weight management, as it improves cellular function, promoting increased energy levels. This makes it a preferred pre-workout supplement, as it enhances the response to exercise, thereby arguably promoting effective weight loss.
- Rave Reviews for Shilajit
Next to our wheatgrass and beetroot supplements, our Shilajit mineral supplement is one of our best-selling products. Some of the positive reviews we’ve gotten for it include:
- “At times I feel somewhat powerless over carbs and sugar cravings and the Shilajit altered that quite a bit. It makes me stronger against cravings and takes my mental energy to the next level. You do not need to take it for a week or two to feel the effect immediately. I LOVE IT! Shilajit in combination with Jackie’s Kamut Wheatgrass is a win-win. I can’t wait to try the Bromelain now!! I highly recommend giving Jackie a call doing a free health consultation. Thank you, Jackie!” -Caroline Mason.
- “I have been taking Kamut Wheatgrass blend and Shilajit for years. I’m confident it has helped my immune system.” -Traci Tew.
- “We also order the Pine Bark Extract and Fat Burner pills. And just recently after watching a video on Shilajit pills we couldn’t wait to order those and try them. You can get a lot of supplements over the counter at your local store but they are not the same. We know Jackie only puts the best in her stuff and it’s all ‘real’ not fake or filled with chemicals.” -Vicky & Guy V.
- Health Advice to Get You on the Right Path in 2026
Products like Shilajit get the ball rolling on making 2026 your healthiest year yet, because Shilajit contains 85 minerals in ionic form, essentially derived from naturally decomposed plant life. For example, Fulvic Acid in Shilajit transports these minerals across cell walls, thereby maintaining and restoring their electrical potency. This process also ensures the vitamins are absorbed by the cells, as the body's cells cannot process vitamins in the absence of minerals. Once the cells' electrical potential is maintained and a sufficient mineral supply is provided, cell decay and death are prevented!
Shilajit is a good start, and just beyond that, the next step towards healthier living in 2026 actually begins in three parts:
1). Obtain Knowledge. Blogs like these help folks learn what they need to do to reach their health goals. Read away. Every blog on this website is a free resource for you to use.
2). Take Responsibility. Once one has the knowledge they need to live a healthy life, they will need to take responsibility for their condition and commit to healthier living.
3). Exert Control. Positive health changes do not just occur overnight. You have to exert control in your life to ensure you remain consistent in your daily efforts to reach your health goals.
Getting healthy takes real commitment and requires many steps. Thankfully, Jackie is available for a complimentary health coaching call to get customers started in the right direction. Contact Jackie Page today at 727-768-4688 for a free consultation!
Let’s make 2026 our healthiest year yet,
-The Immune Solution Team
Sources:
LPI. “Micronutrient Inadequacies in the US Population: an Overview.” Linus Pauling Institute, 2025. lpi.oregonstate.edu
